The X-Awards aim to place the public focus on people, companies and organizations that have contributed to the development and prosperity of the European gay fetish scene. Through the X-Awards we aim to create a dynamic that contributes to a better future for gay fetish enthusiasts in Europe. We wants to help remove the stigma surrounding fetish and work towards tolerance and acceptance within society.

For the fourth edition of the X-Awards, a lot of changes have been made to the structure, nomination process and scoring system. For the first time, the public will be able to suggest nominees. A large committee of key persons in the scene will then create a short list. During December and January, the public can once again cast their vote for the shortlisted nominees.

The winners will be announced during the X-Awards at Darklands.

ABOUT THE X-AWARDS

The X-Awards honor European actors of the gay fetish scene in various categories.

LOVE FETISH

EXPERIENCE DISCOVERY

NOMINEES 2019

MAN OF THE YEAR

Joe King

Sandro Cossero

Roby Leather

Nigel Whitfield

BEST EVENT

Barcelona Rubber Weekend

Nice So Fetiche

Maspalomas Fetish Pride

Saint Petersbourg Leather Pride

BEST ASSOCIATION

ASMF

Evidence

Multi Fetish Poland

Saint Petersburg Leather Club

BEST PARTY CONCEPT

Damage

Fickstutenmarkt

Hard On

Into The Tank

BEST RETAILER

Embossy Boots

Regulation

Spitfire Leather

Point G

BEST BAR

Backstreet London

Berlin Dark Barcelona

New Action Berlin

Bunker Gran Canaria

BEST MEDIA

Agenda Q

MachoBB App

BOX magazin

Boner magazine

BEST DJ

William Sizen Bell

Brent Nichols

Sharon O Love

Manuel Carranco

BEST PORN STAR

Cutler X

Rocco Steele

Stephan Ferris aka Blue Bailey

Aymeric Deville

BEST FETISH MOVIE

Cutlers Den

Destroying Logan Moore

Europe Uncut

Skuff Doghouse

How were these candidates nominated?

1. Community suggestionsFrom December 1 till December 31, the European community is asked to suggest nominees via our website.

2 Committee nominations

In January, a committee of dedicated fetish community members will take a look at the suggestions and make final nominations.

Their top 4 will be officially nominated for the 2019 X-Awards.

3 Exceptions

Award winners have a 5-year 'resting' period in which they can't be nominated again.